The Prince and the Dressmaker has been well-celebrated in the online book community, and, after finally reading it myself, I can see why. Jen Wang's adorable comic is a feast for the eyes and a balm to the heart.

Frances is a seamstress who dreams of becoming Paris's top fashion designer. Prince Sebastian is a royal with a secret: they like drag and going out at night as Lady Crystallia. The two forge a contract that Frances will keep Sebastian's secret and design her dream clothes for them, and Lady Crystallia will go out, network, and make Frances famous. At first the deal goes brilliantly, but as Lady Crystallia's fame grows and the Prince's parents put pressure on them to marry, everything begins to unravel.

Honestly, what is not well done in this book. The characters, the art, the mood, the plot, the themes: all in sparkling form. Sebastian and Frances feel like real friends, and the tension between their friendship and their goals is palpable. I read the comic before bed and I knew I was going to have sweet dreams. Reading The Prince and the Dressmaker is a heartwarming act of self-care.